Monkey magic
Take the kids down to the Newport Substation on Wednesday, July 9, and let them monkey around with music, magic and more. The Mudcakes will host a 10am concert and 11.30am kazoo workshop. Kids who dress up as a monkey will take home a free DVD. Cost: Kids $15 (concert) or $25 (concert and workshop); adults free.
Garden swap meet
Don’t miss the Yarraville Community Garden’s Urban Harvest swap meet in front of Clare Court Children’s Service from 10-11am this Saturday. Take along something garden-related – like excess garden produce, recipes and homemade preserves – to contribute then take a share of what you need. Group members will be at the swap meet to discuss the new community garden, which will open soon.
■ yarravillecommunitygarden@gmail.com
Plan a park
The Southampton Park Residents Group wants to hear from residents with ideas for a new park at the site of Maribyrnong council’s former Southampton depot.
The resident-led initiative will collect ideas to present to the council. Join a community planning session at Southampton/Swan streets any time between 11am and 1pm this Saturday and enjoy a free cupcake.
More details: www.facebook.com/groups/southamptonpark
Flower power
Maribyrnong Orchid Society’s winter show will be held at Randall Street, Maribyrnong, from 9am-4pm on July 12 and 13.
■ 0421 011 236
Footy anniversary
North Footscray Football Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its 1964 under-16 premiership on July 12. Past players and officials can join the reunion at the North Footscray football ground when the Devils play Sunshine Heights from 1pm.
